18 June 2013
UPDATE Below: Worthit2u.net is on scene at a TyTy home along with animal control and Public Health Dept officials . As of 12.55 p.m. 30 animals have been takend by Animal Control due to the poor living/health conditions at the home. We will bring you the full story as this situation unfolds. SEE BELOW FOR [...]
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18 June 2013
In an effort to bring even more convenience to our customers, Piggly Wiggly in Sylvester now offers our weekly specials online. You can connect and view each of our items reduced for savings along with Wednesday ‘One Day’ specials right from your home, work desk or on your mobile device while shopping in our store. [...]
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17 June 2013
In Worth News today – The latest news for Sylvester, Poulan, Sumner and Warwick is posted below with a bit of news for each from over the weekend to present; Sylvester City Council meeting agenda (subject to change) and a Worth County BOC Public Hearing notice and more: (pictured- new officers sworn in at SPD [...]
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14 June 2013
Public Hearing announcement, schedule of Summer Kids Food Program, Summer camps, Margaret Jones Library Summer Schedule for kids, and more posted below. Send your event announcement to news@worthit2u.net or call 229-638-0844. Non-profit events are free! ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ All Day Concert Fundraiser “Music in our Veins” is a one day event held to benefit the American [...]
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13 June 2013
In Worth News today: a tree service tech had a scary moment (pictured) when the bucket he was in malfunctioned in mid air; A wreck today was a close call for Worth residents; several vehicle fires have been reported recently and a pickup truck was the latest victim earlier this week; this and more below: [...]
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12 June 2013
A Board of Commissioners CALLED MEETING was held Monday to discuss the new fiscal year budget which board members have worked for weeks to finalize. Much the same as last year and the year before, things are a bit stormy in the BOC. Worth County is not alone of course in trying to fit a [...]
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11 June 2013
In an effort to bring even more convenience to our customers, Piggly Wiggly in Sylvester now offers our weekly specials online. You can connect and view each of our items reduced for savings, Wednesday ‘One Day’ special from your home, work desk or on your mobile device while shopping in our store. Thank-you Worth County [...]
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10 June 2013
by Glenn Mollette Recent news about cell phone giant Verizon is a bit disconcerting. Every phone record of every Verizon customer is now an open book to our government. Can we not call mom without it being the government’s business? Is there no such thing as “personal” anymore? Alarmingly the answer is no. No one [...]
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07 June 2013
This weekend is the final weekend to take advantage of Free Fishing Days as part of National Fishing & Boating Week observance; see results from Saturday’s Blackshear Buddies Bass Tournament; also, the DNR Ranger report for Lake Blackshear during the Memorial Day weekend; this and more below: _____________________________________________ Blackshear Buddies Bass Tourney June 1st [...]
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05 June 2013
In today’s Worth a Mention: a theft affects a young athlete, but a local business and members of the community work together to help him move forward; Unity Baptist Annual Cook-off results - Cook-off team Team “Sizzling 7”’s logo pictured (PHOTO: Marsha Hickox); and CASA is seeking volunteers from Worth County; this and more below: ______________________________________________ Narvin [...]
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05 June 2013
Extreme heat events are the most dangerous natural hazards in the United States See the Southwest Georgia Health District Press release below: Heat-related illnesses and deaths are the most dangerous natural hazards in the United States, says Southwest District Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant. “But they are preventable,” she added. “And now is the [...]
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04 June 2013
Local arrest reports are available along with updates, sex offender registry updates and local police are in need of community assistance; Poulan’s Mayor was involved in a traffic accident Monday; this, public announcements and more below: ______________________________________________ Sylvester Police Warn Citizens of Auto Break-ins In the month of May, at least 14 auto break-ins [...]
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04 June 2013
On June 3, 2013 at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Sylvester Police Department with assistance from the U.S. Marshall’s office captured Fabian Demetrick Williams on outstanding warrants from Florida. Cont’d below: Cont’d: Williams was wanted for Murder in the First Degree and Armed Robbery from Hillsborough County, Florida (Tampa). The Murder occurred in April 2012 [...]
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03 June 2013
Hi! My name is Harley and I live at the Best Friends Humane Society shelter in Worth County. I’m almost a year old, but have been here since I was just a 4 month old baby and some good folks found me as stray. I’ve been waiting and waiting for my forever family to come [...]
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01 June 2013
______________________________________ John S. Spence Mr. John S. Spence, 72, of Sylvester died Friday June 14, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee. The funeral services are to be announced. Banks Funeral Home ______________________________________ Willie Walker The funeral services for the late Mr. Willie Walker of Sylvester, Georgia, who departed this life on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Sylvester Health Care in [...]
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31 May 2013
A farm truck cab ignited in flames this afternoon in a crash but a Poulan man reacts to pull the driver to safety. Pictured: Worth Firefighters fight flames at wreck scene. ______________________________________________ Justin Patterson, 20, of Worth County is fortunate to leave an afternoon accident with minor injuries and burns when his truck, pulling a [...]
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30 May 2013
Pictured right: Worth County Sheriff Jeff Hobby speaks to press conference attendees in Tifton while standing in front of 700 pounds of marijuana seized in Sylvester this week. See more below: ______________________________________________ For those waiting to see what the bulk of Tuesday’s drug bust on Pope Street looks like, we have a few photos [...]
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30 May 2013
UPDATE Below: Worth County Animal Control officials were joined by Georgia Department of Ag Animal Services Division’s Bill McCranie and the Worth County Sheriff’s Department this morning at a Dykes Drive property near Isabella in response to dogs and puppies suffering utterly deplorable conditions. See story below: ______________________________________________ Cont’d… Dozens of puppies and adult dogs [...]
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29 May 2013
In a unique form of artistry, a Worth County man marches back into time to the beat of his own drum; See story below: by Arlene Schippang The Outlaw family has called rural Georgia home for generations. Michael Outlaw is a woodworker by trade, custom cabinets and furniture, but has a passion for drumming. [...]
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28 May 2013
UPDATE Below: Nearly 800 pounds of marijuana seized during drug sting in Sylvester. See more below: _______________________________________________ Worth County Sheriff’s Department along with Sylvester Police and Midsouth Drug Task Force Unit confiscated approximately 799 pounds of processed marijuana after acting on information gained during investigative process on a truck shipment that was scheduled to be delivered [...]
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28 May 2013
In Worth News: a Worth County woman is attacked by a cow; a spider or bug can affect driving when they suddenly make an appearance inside the driver’s vehicle – just ask Worth resident Daniel Proctor (pictured); also, the Sylvester Computer Guy has settled into his new business location and the Chamber and members of [...]
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28 May 2013
In this week’s Worth a Mention: Last week was observance of Emergency Medical Service personnel. See who is recognized locally; also, Worth County honored our local military personnel in a Memorial Day service held on one of the year’s most beautiful days thus far; this and more below: ________________________________________________ EMS: One Mission. One Team [...]
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24 May 2013
Dog tests positive for EEE in Berrien County Nashville, GA – The Georgia Department of Agriculture has confirmed one positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a dog found in Berrien County. This is the second positive case of EEE found in an animal in South Georgia this year. See more below: EEE [...]
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23 May 2013
Memorial Day Weekend..what to do? Plus Turtle & Equine News Surprisingly you can travel just one county over and have “Fun in the Sun” this memorial day weekend. Lake Blackshear offers something for everyone, the main attraction for the kids is the man made beach & the opportunity to get in the water to swim, [...]
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22 May 2013
Tareva Moore Lands Graduate Assistantship at FSU in Vocal Performance Article & photograph submitted by Leslie Holten. Continued below… Tareva Lynel Moore of Sylvester recently graduated from Reinhardt University with her Bachelor Degree in Vocal Performance. As part of her graduation requirements Tareva presented a one hour formal vocal recital in the Fallany Performing Arts [...]
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22 May 2013
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HEALTH DISTRICT Drowning can happen quickly – take action to reduce your child’s risk Each day, around 10 people unintentionally drown, says Southwest Health District Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant, who added that total includes two children 14 years old or younger. “Yet most of those deaths [...]
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21 May 2013
In this week’s Worth a Mention, the beautiful roses of Northside Baptist Church share a story with each rose bush planted. See story below: _______________________________________________ NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH–ROSE GARDEN by Arlene Schippang Those who travel past it can’t help but notice the beautiful rose garden on the grounds of the Northside Baptist Church [...]
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20 May 2013
Worth County Fire/Rescue responded to a vehicle fire Thursday on Duran Drive. No one was injured in the incident. The vehicle was parked in front of the owner’s residence. The cause of the fire was unknown at the time of posting. We will update if more information becomes available. See photo’s below: FARMERS MARKET NEWS [...]
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17 May 2013
The American Trauma Society and the Society of Trauma Nurses are marking the 25th anniversary of National Trauma Awareness Month with their “If You’re Distracted, We’re Impacted” campaign. The national campaign encourages area residents to put down their cell phones and focus on driving safety. See more below: Cont’d: In the past year, more [...]
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16 May 2013
The following agenda is for tonight’s regularly scheduled Worth County Board of Commissioners meeting (subject to change): ______________________________________________ WORTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 3rd Floor Courthouse 201 N. Main Street – Sylvester, GA 31791 AGENDA May 16, 2013, at 7:00 P. M. I. Call to Order: II. Preliminary Matters, Quorum, Accommodations, Invocation Pledge to [...]
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